Parts and controls


  1. GPS antenna (HDR-GW77V)

  1. Built-in microphone

  1. Flash

  1. Lens (G lens)

  1. Loop for the Wrist strap


  1. LCD screen/Touch panel

If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.

  1. MODE button

  1. PHOTO button

  1. START/STOP button

  1. (Movie)/ (Photo) lamp

  1. W (Wide) zoom button

  1. T (Telephoto) zoom button


  1. Memory card access lamp

While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.
  1. Memory card slot

  1. CHG (charge) lamp

  1. (USB) jack

  1. HDMI OUT jack

  1. Tripod receptacle

Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.))
  1. Speaker

  1. Cover lock lever

  1. Battery slot

  1. Battery release lever